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Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Top 10 US Destinations—What Happens in Las Vegas Stays in Las Vegas The city of Las Vegas is known for its active nightlife and numerous casinos, but taking a trip to "Sin City" is about much more than just gambling and other behaviors of questionable morality. The entertainment level is very high in Vegas, which means everyone can find something to do. Of course the first thing we all think about with Vegas is the casinos. A night at a casino hotel in the city can be quite pricey, but it comes with all the luxury you can imagine, whether it's a relaxing day at the spa or a fine dining experience you will never forget. The Bellagio, which is located right on the Vegas Strip, has won the AAA Five Diamond Award for the tenth time. In addition to gambling, you'll find a relaxing pool, a wedding chapel, and Shadow Creek, which is one of the most exclusive golf courses in the United States. Most of the casino hotels have similar offerings, making them entertainment destinations that are about much more than just gambling. Vegas is also known for the numerous shows that go on every night there. Broadway is no longer the only place to catch incredible performances. With shows by Celine Dion, Cirque du Soleil, and numerous others, anyone who's craving a taste of theater or music can experience a show that will take their breath away. Most shows are performed on custom-built stages that create a spectacle of lights, fire, smoke, and sound. There are even kids' activities in Vegas, including Adventuredome, which is full of rides and attractions, the Aquarium at the Silverton, and more. Las Vegas is truly more than what the "Sin City" nickname insinuates about it. It's about entertainment and simply getting away from it all for a time of relaxation and recreation in a vibrant city atmosphere. --------------------------- Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources!

Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Mark: Hey, Sheila, could you tell me what you know about this new tax bill? Sheila: Well, it's an extension of the payroll tax cut. It was passed last time with bipartisan support, but this time it's more complicated. Mark: How so? If I remember correctly, the bill was amended and a bunch of earmarks were added. Sheila: Exactly, there were earmarks added by both parties while it was in committee. Two big earmarks—one funding a new military base in the Chairman's home state, and one for a big grant for a university in the ranking member's district were added. Mark: Those greedy Representatives... Now it's gridlock I assume? Sheila: Yes, Democrats and Republicans are refusing to give up on their projects, and the President has threatened to veto the bill if the earmarks aren't removed. Mark: (Sigh) Business as usual, I'm afraid. Any idea how it will be resolved? Sheila: Well, I think if they can remove the biggest earmarks, it won't be vetoed. Mark: Yeah, the President will probably compromise on the smaller ones. Sheila: It's just going to be difficult to get the Representatives to let go of their pet projects. --------------------------- Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources!

Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- --------------------------- Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources!

Learn common English conversation topics with EnglishClass101.com's English in Three Minutes series! In the US, manners are important, and this step-by-step video teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking English. A native English teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you'll learn how to ask and answer "What's your phone number?" in English. Visit us at EnglishClass101.com, where you will find many more fantastic English lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

Learn English with EnglishClass101.com! Whether you're going out for coffee or shopping at the grocery store, you've found America to be a place of many words — in English, at that! But even though there are so many English expressions you can use doing daily tasks, you have found that adding a few select English words to your vocabulary can help you greatly. Who knew so few words could take care of so much! This lesson looks at five must-know English words that should help you in almost any situation. Learning English with EnglishClass101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn English! This English video series is a brand new way to learn English. Learn everyday vocabulary and key verbs in this English video lesson. Read the English lesson notes to learn about the English present tense, present progressive tense, and simple past tense. Join us, and see what you've been missing! Visit us at EnglishClass101.com where you will find many more fantastic English lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Mark: So nice of you to finally join us. Please sit down. Sheila: I'm sorry! The bus was late, and I didn't make it to the Metro station in time. Mark: Please don't let it happen again. Sheila: It won't. I promise. Mark: I hope at least you have that memo that I asked you to prepare. Sheila: Of course. It's right here. Oh my goodness! My roommate was sick this morning, and I was distracted. I must have left my folder with it at home. Mark: Save the excuses; we're fortunate this time because we had someone else researching it who can write it quickly, but please be more vigilant in the future. Sheila: I'm so sorry, sir. I'm such an idiot. Mark: It's okay. To err is human. Just try to be more careful next time. Sheila: Of course. --------------------------- Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources!

Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Isabel: Hello, may I ask who's calling? Dave: Hi…is this Officer Fuentes? This is Dave Wiseman, I spoke with you after I got mugged, and you gave me your card. Isabel: Ah, hi, Dave, how are you? Feeling any better? Did you remember anything that might aid our investigation? Dave: I'm doing fine, thanks, it was just a few scratches and bruises. Actually, I was calling you for another reason. I: Yes, what was that? Dave: Well, I realize that this might be a little bit inappropriate. But I was wondering… Unless it's against your rules, would you be free to get a drink sometime? I: Are you asking me out? Dave: I am, unless you think I shouldn't be. I: Well, it's a bit irregular, but it's adorable. Well, in case you want to meet me, I'll be over by the pavilion at the Eastern Market around ten o'clock on Saturday. Dave: Really? That's great! I'll head over then. --------------------------- Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources!

Learn common English conversation topics with EnglishClass101.com's English in Three Minutes series! In the US, manners are important, and this step-by-step video teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking English. A native English teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you'll learn how to ask and answer "What's your name?" in English. Visit us at EnglishClass101.com, where you will find many more fantastic English lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

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Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Sheila: I'm glad we could meet up for happy hour today; I almost couldn't get off work in time. Dave: Me too. I love drinks that cost less than three dollars. Sheila: Haha... Oh, Dave... I forget that you were a frat boy. Dave: Sure was! Delta Tau Chi all the way! So, did you see the State of the Union? Sheila: Oh my goodness, yeah. He will say anything to be re-elected, won't he? Dave: He's a total flip-flopper. He said that he was pro-choice. Then he passed a law restricting abortions! Sheila: Ugh, utterly spineless. It's like his opinion comes straight from the polls. Dave: Isn't democracy amazing? Sheila: Sure is! Let's drink to that. Dave: Cheers to democracy! Sheila: Long live the Republic! --------------------------- Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources!

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Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Top 10 American Movies: It’s a Wonderful Life "It's a Wonderful Life" begins in Bedford Falls, home to George Bailey. Family and friends are praying for George, and we see their prayers are going up to God. An angel named Clarence is assigned to George's case. Clarence can earn his wings if he helps George. He is told George is considering giving up his life. Clarence reviews George's life and finds George is a giving man who has repeatedly sacrificed his ambitions for the good of others. George's enemy is Harry F. Potter, a majority shareholder in the business George runs. When Potter tries to convince the Board of Directors to stop making loans to the working poor, George talks them into rejecting Potter's proposal, but only on the condition that George run the business. On Christmas Eve, George gives his absent-minded uncle $8,000 to deposit for the business. Billy runs into Potter and accidentally gives him the money. Potter keeps the money and swears out a warrant to have George arrested for bank fraud. A despondent George gets drunk and considers jumping off of a bridge and committing suicide. Clarence steps in, jumps into the water, and pretends to be drowning. George rescues Clarence, who reveals himself as George's guardian angel. George tells Clarence he wishes he had never been born. Clarence shows George how Bedford Falls would have turned out without him. The revelation shows a down and out Bedford Falls, with his family and friends doing horribly. George then realizes the value of his life. He goes home and finds the police there ready to arrest him. Just then, George's family and many townspeople arrive with donations to save George and his business. In the last scene, Clarence sends George a note, thanking him for the wings and reminding him that "no man is a failure who has friends." --------------------------- Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources!

Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Sheila: Oh, hey, Dave, I'm so sorry to hear that you got mugged. That's terrible. Dave: Yeah, I'll be okay, though. The police officer was really cute too—I think I am going to ask her out. How's your work going? Sheila: You dog! Work is all right. I'm super busy, though. I'm on my way to meet with the Congressional Research Service right now. Dave: Really? You're going over to the Library of Congress? What for? Sheila: I'm writing this big memo for next week's hearing about Wall Street. The White House is coming over to meet with us, and K Street keeps trying to sneak their way into the discussions. Dave: Geez, sounds crazy! Sheila: It is. Ugh, I am so stressed out. If I had a bit more time, it would be so much easier. Dave: If I were you, I wouldn't whine. It sounds like really interesting work. Sheila: I know... But if I didn’t have so much work, I wouldn't be so annoying! --------------------------- Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources!

Learn common English conversation topics with EnglishClass101.com's English in Three Minutes series! In the US, manners are important, and this step-by-step video teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking English. A native English teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you'll learn how to ask and answer "Where are you from?" in English. Visit us at EnglishClass101.com, where you will find many more fantastic English lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

Learn English with EnglishClass101.com! Walking into an American classroom for the first time is a bit scary, especially if you're the teacher and aren't from America! For your job, you have to train some colleagues in English on what you do best, but it won't be productive if you can't understand their questions. You can only hope you'll be clear in your explanations…or that your English helps you ace the Q and A session that follows. In this lesson you'll learn more English expressions and words for the American classroom. Continue your education in English, no matter what kind of education it is! Learning English with EnglishClass101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn English! This English video series is a brand new way to learn English. Learn everyday vocabulary and key verbs in this English video lesson. Read the English lesson notes to learn about the English present tense, present progressive tense, and simple past tense. Join us, and see what you've been missing! Visit us at EnglishClass101.com where you will find many more fantastic English lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!